Can we have conversations anymore?
An Ode to Charlie Kirk As someone who loves talking and writing about how our differences make relationships richer, I’m a little anxious to admit on this blog that I was deeply saddened by...
Category: politics
How to discuss politics at Thanksgiving (or whenever)
“Well, now it feels like Thanksgiving,” Brian laughed. We hadn’t talked about politics or the election up until that point, but the topic of transgender athletes came up, and I made what I thought...
How you should vote for the California propositions, 2024 Edition
Well, it’s Election Day again, and since I’ve been having conversations with friends about propositions on the ballot, I thought I’d revisit the issue and update it for this year. Here’s a summary of...
The Necessity of Viewpoint Diversity
“Andy asked me over break whether I pay my car registration fees every year.” I was hiking with Steve on New Year’s Eve, and started recounting a conversation with our mutual friend Andy. “What...
When Procrastination Pays Off
I was driving home from lunch with a friend when I got the text from my cousin: “Extended one month to 11/16 on the deadline day? What the… when did they decide this and...
How you should vote for the California propositions
Having spent most of my life in Bay Area, I had no idea how ridiculous California’s proposition system was until my roommate Cory pointed it out. It never occurred to me to wonder why...
Ted, thanks for your courage for speaking out your thoughts, especially right after this horrible event. It's been a a…